COLUMBIA — When the Islamic tradition of Ramadan begins at sundown Saturday* , Muslims will spend the next 30 days hungry. They will also spend the month deepening their connection with God.
Ramadan encourages charity, connection with God and community
Friday, August 21, 2009 | 12:01 a.m. CDT;
updated 7:44 a.m. CDT, Friday, August 21, 2009
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